Queen Elizabeth stands alone as Philip is laid to rest; William and Harry talk
In 1997, the queen described Philip as her "strength and stay" over their decades of marriage. Philip's children and grandchildren followed behind on foot, evoking memories of the 1997 funeral of Diana when William and Harry - then just 15 and 12 - walked behind their mother's coffin. Meghan said she had been silenced by "the Firm" while Harry said his father, Charles, had refused to take his calls. Harry said both Charles and his brother William were trapped in the royal family. William, his wife Kate, and Harry chatted as they walked.
Source:The Star
April 16, 2021 23:16 UTC
Eatery owners worry over ingredients price hike
PUTRAJAYA: Mamak restaurant operators are feeling the pinch this Ramadan due to a hike in the price of chicken and other items. Price of lamb increased from RM24 per kg to RM29 per kg in the last few days. Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Owners Association (Presma) secretary-general Habebur Rahman Shahul Hameed hopes the ministry will come down hard on price hikes during Ramadan. There was a time when the price increased twice in a week. “We have not received the price control scheme but it will be launched on a date to be announced later, ” she added.
Source:The Star
April 16, 2021 22:41 UTC
‘Saliva test method easier’
Special saliva test kits, which use deep-throat saliva samples to test for Covid-19, have been approved for use by the Health Ministry recently and is now being sold by My EG Services Sdn Bhd (MYEG). According to MYEG, the saliva test costs RM150 per person excluding delivery charges, and can be delivered straight to one’s doorstep. “It is good to deploy the saliva test kits, especially when there is a suspected cluster and also to contacts of a positive case. Medical Practitioners Coalition Association of Malaysia president Dr Raj Kumar Maharajah said saliva tests may encourage more Malaysians to get tested as it is easier to do and non-invasive. On the date of the screening, on-site customers will have their sample containers delivered to them by MYEG “Saliva Ninjas”.
Source:The Star
April 16, 2021 22:30 UTC
File the right form and be aware of exemptions, taxpayers told
PETALING JAYA: More than ever, this year’s tax relief measures offer a lifeline to many, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic has caused great upheavals and losses in the job market. With the deadline to file taxes fast approaching, tax experts are advising people to be aware of the relief they can claim for and the mistakes they should avoid. Tax expert Koong Lin Loong advised people to ensure that they file the right income tax form, especially since many joined the gig economy following the pandemic. You must file taxes if your earned income reaches the taxable amount, ” he added. “Tax relief for fees paid to childcare centres and kindergartens have also increased to RM3,000, ” he added.
Source:The Star
April 16, 2021 22:25 UTC
Pondering the strategy of mixing and matching vaccines
But experts argue that by using two different vaccines, there is not going to be a greater magnitude of protection against the disease. As I understand from my undergraduate studies in Microbiology, the AstraZeneca and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines use two different technologies. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is an mRNA vaccine whereas AstraZeneca’s uses the adenovirus vector technology, which is similar to the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Both vaccines currently require two doses. As for mixing and matching vaccines, there’s simply too little known about it currently, hence I personally am not up for it.
Source:The Star
April 16, 2021 22:24 UTC
Ramadan bazaar traders fear sudden closure over rising cases
IPOH: Ramadan bazaar traders are concerned that they would be ordered to close their stalls with the increasing number of Covid-19 cases in the city. On Thursday, Perak local government committee chairman Datuk Nolee Ashilin Mohamed Radzi said that drastic action would be taken, including closing Ramadan bazaars, if the SOP was not adhered to. On April 12, Ipoh Mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin said all 28 locations for Bazaar Ramadan in Ipoh had been fully booked with more than 1,000 licences issued by the Ipoh City Council. Mohammad Hariree Zolkarnain, 32, said the increasing number of cases within the Kinta District was worrying. He said for traders like him, he relied solely on such bazaars, and closing down should be the last option.
Source:The Star
April 16, 2021 20:23 UTC
Aircraft museum in Latvia faces closure
A private museum in Latvia holding dozens of Soviet Union aircraft collected over half a century by a retired flight engineer is facing closure. “I have to relocate my museum or face its destruction, ” said Talpas, who was born in Ukraine and served in the Black Sea fleet in Soviet times before moving to Latvia. The collection also has deactivated Russian anti-aircraft missiles and Polish, Czech and Ukrainian civil aircraft, as well as remnants of World War II planes such as German Messerschmitt fighters. There is also the blade of a propeller plane from 1927 – an example of Latvia’s own aviation construction industry, which did not survive World War II. Talpas said he had received offers to host the museum but, since none of the aircraft are airworthy, transport would cost a lot, “and that amount of money we simply do not have”.
Source:The Star
April 16, 2021 19:33 UTC
Chef de mission Chong Wei keeps athletes on guard with sound advice
That is the advice of chef de mission Datuk Lee Chong Wei as athletes from various sports enter the 100-day countdown for the Tokyo Olympic Games, scheduled from July 23-Aug 8. “I had less than 100 days before the London Olympics and my confidence was shattered. I had to rebuild my physical condition and more importantly, my mental preparation, ” said Chong Wei. “We had a three-week training stint at the Bath University before the London Games but I still could not push myself. “It’s not easy to compete at an Olympic Games where there will be many restrictions and no spectators.
Source:The Star
April 16, 2021 18:54 UTC
Fight fans use blockchain to back Britain's Loughnane
(Reuters) - Mixed martial artist Brendan Loughnane will be top of the bill when the Professional Fighters League (PFL) returns in Atlantic City next week thanks to the votes of fans using blockchain-based tokens to show their appreciation for him. Loughnane told Reuters as a decision usually handled by promoters and matchmakers was handed to fans. Originally priced at $2, the first tranche of 300,000 PFL fan tokens sold out quickly, with thousands of fans using their tokens to vote for Loughnane to top the card. I think I have another good two or three years left in me where I'm at my peak," he said. But there is a downside to the blockchain-powered popularity for Loughnane, who has a huge fanbase in his native Manchester.
Source:The Star
April 16, 2021 17:14 UTC
Turn, turn, turn: Amazon’s new Echo Show smart screen moves with you
With the new Echo Show 10, Amazon has created a new concept for its smart speakers with displays, which have mostly remained unchanged for years. To everything (turn, turn, turn)When you’re setting up your new smart screen, you’ll have the option of just how far the 10-inch screen should move: Just a little if the unit is placed against a wall, a little more in a corner - or in full 360° rotation. The latter is handy if you plan on putting your smart screen on a kitchen island. Only when you speak to Alexa will the display turn towards you. At the beginning of development, he says, the Echo Show was made to turn whenever you made the slightest movement.
Source:The Star
April 16, 2021 16:24 UTC
Fulham unlucky to sit in the relegation zone, says Arsenal's Arteta
(Reuters) - Fulham may be in the relegation zone but Scott Parker's side have been unlucky in the Premier League and their results are not an accurate reflection of their performances this season, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said. Parker's side have been in the relegation zone since December but showed some promise in February with a mini unbeaten run before losing five of their last six games. "In my opinion, they've been really unlucky with some results. I started to watch them a few days back and I really like the way Scott sets his team up. It's really brave," Arteta told reporters ahead of Sunday's derby.
Source:The Star
April 16, 2021 14:43 UTC
Solskjaer does not cast players aside like Mourinho, says Pogba
(Reuters) - Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has said his former Old Trafford manager Jose Mourinho was known for ignoring players once he benched them, which was in stark contrast to his current boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who never casts players aside. Mourinho's final months at United were underlined by his breakdown in relationships with players such as Pogba, who he also stripped of the vice-captaincy. "What I have now with Ole is different, he wouldn't go against the players," Pogba told Sky Sports. That's the strange thing I had with Mourinho and I cannot explain to you because even I don't know." Mourinho vented his frustration over criticism of Spurs forward Son Heung-min who Solskjaer accused of conning the referee.
Source:The Star
April 16, 2021 13:49 UTC
US$69mil digital art buyer - who lives in Singapore - shines light on 'NFT' boom
Last month, the programmer bought the world's most expensive NFT - US artist Beeple's Everydays: The First 5,000 Days - highlighting how virtual work is establishing itself as a new creative genre. With NFTs, many see an opportunity to monetise digital art of all kinds, offering collectors the bragging rights to ultimate ownership, even if the work can be endlessly copied. He plans to display his digital art in a virtual gallery - and plans to hire an architect to design it. Beeple began The First 5,000 Days in 2007, when he was a bored web designer, and created a work of art each day. Right place, right timeAs an undergraduate engineering student, Sundaresan said he could not even afford a laptop.
Source:The Star
April 16, 2021 12:33 UTC
Keeping it all in the family: Digitalising the family business
Zalilah Ismail, a 54-year-old vegetable seller at the Bayan Baru wet market in Penang, relates how she came to own her business. But after helping her sister-in-law with her vegetable business for several years, she was given the chance to take over. His mother eventually took over the business and continued producing fish balls in their home until the family moved to Melaka in 2001. And they have kept the business in the family — his 20-year-old son now helps out too. Our business is still recovering, but we are hopeful that as long as we keep cooking as a family, we will thrive,” says Tan.
Source:The Edge Markets
April 16, 2021 10:18 UTC
Starchild: Malaysian children share tips on caring for Mother Earth
Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22 to increase awareness about problems facing our environment. This year’s theme is Restore Our Earth, which focuses on green technologies, and innovative thinking to restore the world’s ecosystems. Recently, we asked readers to submit letters on the topic, Earth Day. Ayza Arina Abdul Majid, 10“There are many things that children can do to keep the environment clean. Claire Yap Jyn Wei, 5Five-year-old Claire Yap Jyn Wei thinks everyone can do their part to protect Mother Earth.
Source:The Star
April 16, 2021 09:56 UTC